Equity in Basic Medical Education Accreditation Standards
Self-Evaluation for Equity in BME Accreditation Standards
A self-assessment rubric for national and regional medical education accrediting authorities and professionals.
Read the introduction and user guide below, then scroll down to consent and
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SEEMAS (Self-Evaluation of
Equity in Medical
Education Accreditation Standards)
is a structured self-assessment tool designed to help accreditation authorities measure how well their
standards and processes uphold principles of equity — particularly for medical schools that are
geographically disadvantaged, resource-deficient, or resource-constrained compared to prime or central
locations.
The instrument is
organised into two sections and five themes, each comprising rubric criteria classified into Basic, Proficient, and Exemplary levels of equity integration.
This instrument is currently in the pilot phase.
Your participation contributes to construct validity research.
Who can complete this instrument?
Officials or staff of national or regional accreditation authorities for medical education
Medical education professionals involved in designing or implementing accreditation standards
Health policy makers with a role in health professions education regulation
Academic leaders from medical schools who are familiar with accreditation processes
International observers, consultants or advisors working with accrediting bodies
Researchers and academics studying accreditation systems in medical education
If you are unsure whether you qualify, you
are encouraged to complete the instrument. Diverse perspectives strengthen construct validity.
Read the introduction — Familiarise yourself with the
background, purpose, and eligibility.
Informed consent — Read the consent statement below and
tick the checkbox to agree before proceeding.
Demographics — Complete your participant information. All
fields are optional.
Section selection — Choose which section(s) of the
instrument apply to your accrediting authority.
Self-assessment — For each criterion, read the three
rubric levels and select the one that best describes your authority's current practice. Tap ⓘ See
explanation within any level to read detailed notes.
Results — View your score profile with per-theme
breakdowns and narrative feedback. Download responses as a CSV file.
You are invited to participate in the pilot phase of a research study evaluating the construct validity of
the SEEMAS instrument. The instrument is designed to measure how well accreditation standards and processes
in medical education uphold principles of equity, particularly for geographically disadvantaged and
resource-constrained institutions.
Your participation
Participation involves completing a structured self-assessment rubric about your accreditation authority's
standards and practices. This is expected to take approximately 20–30 minutes.
Confidentiality and data security
Your identity and all data collected will be kept strictly confidential. Data will be anonymised for
analysis and stored securely in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Only the research
team will have access to identifiable data, and findings will be reported only in aggregate.
Voluntary participation and right to withdraw
Your participation is entirely voluntary. You may withdraw at any point during the survey without
consequence. Once submitted, you may request the withdrawal of your data by contacting the research team at
the email address above.
Use of data
Data will be used exclusively for the analysis of the construct validity of the SEEMAS instrument and for
subsequent academic publications or presentations. No data will be shared with third parties or used for
commercial purposes.
Risks and benefits
There are no anticipated risks to participating. Your contribution will help develop an instrument that
supports equitable accreditation practices globally in medical education.
Ethics approval
This study has been reviewed and approved by the Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB), Khyber Medical
University, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Participant information
All fields will be used only for demographic analysis
Which sections apply to you?
Select the section(s) relevant to your accrediting authority's context
SEEMAS has two sections. Please select
which apply to your authority. You may complete both.
If your agency has done both, please complete both
sections. If neither applies exactly, select the section most relevant to your experience.
Please answer all criteria before viewing your results.
Unanswered items are highlighted in red above.
Your SEEMAS results
Equity integration profile for your accreditation authority
Export your responses
Download your responses for your records or
to share with the research team. The CSV file includes demographic details and all rubric selections.